The Week Ahead: July 1, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Listowel, Ireland: Protest Advisory | On July 2, protesters will demonstrate in Town Square at 6:00 PM. They are protesting the Israel-Hamas war. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and monitor local media for updates. 
  • Berlin, Germany: Protest Advisory | On July 5 at 2:00 PM along Altonaer Street in Berlin, Germany, pro-Palestine protesters will gather in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Previous pro-Palestine protests in Berlin have turned violent and have led to clashes with police. Travelers should avoid all protests and confirm routes before setting out. Exercise heightened caution and expect an increased security presence. 
  • Lisbon, Portugal: Protest Advisory | On July 6 at 5:00 PM, a pride march will take place at Marquis of Pombal Square in Lisbon, Portugal. The march is expected to draw large crowds and will conclude at Terreiro do Paço. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations. Expect travel disruptions and plan alternate routes before setting out. 
  • France: Protest Advisory | On July 7, the second round of snap parliamentary elections will take place in France. The elections were called by President Macron after the far-right National Rally party topped the vote for the European Parliament in June. Protests, especially against the National Rally, are likely. Travelers should avoid all protests and plan alternative routes. Exercise heightened caution and monitor local news for updates. 
Americas
  • Canada: Protest Advisory | On July 1, Canadians will celebrate Canada day in cities nationwide. Large crowds and road blockages are likely. Anticipate transportation disruptions and maintain enhanced situational awareness if attending demonstrations. 
  • São Paulo, Brazil: Travel Advisory | On July 3, bus drivers will strike in Sao Paulo, interrupting services across the city. The drivers are demanding pay increases and an improvement of work conditions. Travelers are advised to anticipate travel disruptions and utilize other forms of transportation. Monitor the incident via local media and avoid associated demonstrations. 
  • Ecuador: Protest and Travel Advisory | On July 4, private and public workers affiliated with the United Workers Front (FUT) union will strike across Ecuador. The strike is expected to affect the health, banking, transportation, judicial, and education sectors. Additional protests in major cities will occur at 4:00 PM. Travelers should avoid all protests and expect disruptions in the related sectors. 
  • Southern Mexico: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, severe weather possibly developing into a tropical cyclone will pass through southern states in Mexico. The National Meteorological Service has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo and Yucatan states. Travelers should expect travel disruptions and confirm routes before setting out. Monitor the National Meteorological Service website and local news for updates. 
Asia & Pacific
  • New Zealand: Protest Advisory | On July 1, protesters will demonstrate in cities nationwide. Medical care workers are protesting in demand of better pay. Travelers are advised to anticipate travel disruptions in the vicinity of protests and to avoid protests. Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Protest and Travel Advisory | On July 2 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, expect disruptions due to a convoy protest of more than 100 truckers moving toward Bangkok. The protest is organized by the Land Transport Federation of Thailand in response to rising diesel prices. Travelers should avoid all protests, expect travel delays, and confirm all routes before setting out.  
  • Uttarakhand state, India: Weather Advisory | Through July 3, expect weather related disruptions in Uttarakhand state, India, due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Thus far, flooding has been reported in Haridwar and the Sukhi river has overflowed, causing road disruptions. Travelers should expect travel disruptions and confirm routes prior to setting out. Monitor local news and the Indian Meteorological Department website for updates. 
  • Kyrgyzstan: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, exercise caution and expect travel disruptions in Kyrgyzstan due to heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. Landslides have been especially prevalent in the Nookat district, which has resulted in evacuations and casualties.Travelers should anticipate travel delays and confirm routes before setting out. Gather essential supplies in case of evacuation and anticipate a possible disruption to services such as electricity. Monitor local news for updates.
Africa & Middle East
  • Kenya: Protest and Security Advisory | Through at least July 4, anti-government protesters will lead demonstrations across Kenya to call for the resignation of President William Ruto. These protests come after deadly clashes between protesters and police on June 25 and 27. Travelers should avoid all protests and confirm routes before setting out. Further violence between protesters and police is likely. In the event of violence, immediately seek shelter in nongovernmental buildings. 
  • South Africa: Health Advisory | In the coming weeks, authorities will implement screening processes at all ports of entry in South Africa due to a rise in mpox cases. Several cases, including fatalities, have been reported in the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. Individuals with underlying health conditions are at increased risk. Travelers should consult with medical professionals before traveling and follow strict hygiene practices. Avoid contact with individuals displaying symptoms of mpox. 
  • Cabo Verde: Health Advisory | In the coming months, exercise heightened health related caution in Cabo Verde due to a rise in dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Dengue can become severe in infants, pregnant women, and individuals who have previously contracted dengue. Travelers should take heightened precautions against mosquitoes including using mosquito repellent and staying at accommodations with air conditioning and a mosquito net. Consult a health professional before traveling. 
  • Israel: Security Advisory | On June 27, the US Embassy in Israel issued an indefinite, nationwide Security Alert in response to the complex security situation resulting from the Israel-Hamas war. This alert will likely remain in effect through at least July. Travelers are advised to maintain enhanced situational awareness, avoid large crowds, and follow instructions from authorities. Travelers should be prepared for evacuation and closely monitor both local news and the US State Department’s website for updates. 

Recent
Advisories

Rock en Seine Music Festival will draw hundreds of thousands to Paris, France, from August 26-30; expect travel delays.

Rock en Seine is an annual five-day, multi-genre music festival that will take place from August 26 to 30 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. The festival drew approximately 150,000 attendees in 2025 and will increase security and crowd density around the venue. During the festival, public transportation will experience heavy congestion, resulting in transit delays, especially through the Boulogne – Pont de Saint-Cloud subway station.

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The Canadian National Exhibition will draw large crowds to Toronto, Canada, from August 21–September 7; expect travel disruptions.

aiwan’s annual ‘Han Kuang’ military exercises will continue through August 14, with urban resilience drills and live-fire exercises in densely populated areas from August 7 to 13. Heightened security presence, localized access restrictions, and temporary internet disruptions are likely in areas affected by air-raid drills. Military activity and cross-Strait tensions will likely increase as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) activity rose after previous Han Kuang iterations.

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Expect travel disruptions from August 16 to 18 due to the Southern African Development Community Summit in Durban, South Africa.

The 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit will occur in Durban at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) from August 16 to 17. The summit aims to address regional cooperation, peace, and South African development progress. Walnut Road is confirmed to be closed until August 18, while official motorcades may cause short-notice closures near King Shaka International Airport (DUR) as delegations arrive and depart.

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